Practical Transfer Pricing Documentation Support for UAE Businesses
Comprehensive support to prepare compliant transfer pricing documentation (master file, local file, and benchmarking) tailored for companies operating in the UAE, including Dubai and Ajman.
Overview
AL SAHRAA provides pragmatic transfer pricing documentation support to help businesses meet UAE regulatory expectations and OECD best practices. We prepare clear master files and local files, perform economic benchmarking, and document intercompany transactions and pricing policies. Our work focuses on factual, defensible analysis and practical recommendations to reduce compliance risk. We tailor deliverables to your business scale and industry, ensuring documents are usable for tax authorities, audits, and internal governance.
What to prepare
- Organizational chart and list of related parties
- Intercompany agreements and invoices
- UNAUDITED/audited financial statements for relevant years
- Tax returns and previous transfer pricing reports (if any)
- Details of key intercompany transactions and pricing methods
- Functional analysis descriptions (roles, assets, risks)
How the process works
- Initial intake: collect corporate structure, intercompany agreements and financials
- Risk assessment: identify key transactions, related-party risks and documentation gaps
- Benchmarking & analysis: select comparables and perform economic analysis
- Drafting: prepare master file, local file and supporting workings
- Review & finalization: client review, revisions and delivery of finalized documentation
Why clients choose AL SAHRAA
- Admin-reviewed quotations before you proceed.
- Document coordination and progress tracking in one portal.
- Support for business, compliance, visa, insurance, and IT-related requests.
- Clear request history, updates, and delivery follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs transfer pricing documentation in the UAE?
Companies with cross-border related-party transactions or material domestic related-party dealings should prepare transfer pricing documentation to support pricing decisions and meet regulatory expectations.
What documents do you deliver?
We deliver a tailored master file and local file, benchmarking report and detailed supporting workings suitable for audit and tax authority review.
How long does preparation take?
Typical delivery ranges from 3 to 6 weeks depending on transaction complexity and availability of information; an initial scoping call provides a more precise timeline.
Do you provide benchmarking studies?
Yes. We perform economic benchmarking using appropriate databases and methodology aligned with UAE regulations and OECD guidance.
Can you help during a tax audit or inquiry?
We can provide the documentation and explain analyses to support your position; we also offer ad hoc assistance during audits or information requests.
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